Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, Chicago Children's Museum to Host $5.29 Family Day Sunday, January 25 CHICAGO (January 15, 2026) - Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs ...

The Mattoon Girls Softball Association is looking for three new volunteer board members. If you have a love of the sport and would like to join the team, they sure would love to have you! For applicat...

It's the celebration Panther fans can't miss! Saturday, April 18th at Groniger Arena is the 2026 EIU Rhythm & Blues Spring Fling at 5:30. Get ready for live entertainment, a buffet, and a thrillin...

For Immediate Release - January 15, 2026 Battle of the Belt Showcases Growth of Sport Tourism in Coles County The Battle of the Belt Mattoon Youth Wrestling Tournament, held on January 4 at Emerald Ac...

For Immediate Release - January 15, 2026 Gardner Family Donates Hope Bags to SBL For the last six years, Charleston residents Ava Gardner and her mom, Michelle Gardner, have created and donated "Hope ...

For Immediate Release -January 15, 2026 Illinois Accountability Commission Expands Tools to Collect Information from the Public Individuals who witnessed or experienced potential misconduct by federal...

For Immediate Release - January 15, 2026 Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters to Conclude Operations March 1, 2026 After 50 years of serving children, families, and volunteers in Coles County, Mid-Il...

For Immediate Release - January 13, 2026 ISP to Conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols PESOTUM - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander, Captain Heather Apperson, announces ISP will con...

For Release Viewpoints: The Urban Historian Thursday, February 5, 2026 12 - 1 p.m. | Held Virtually Shermann "Dilla" Thomas is a Chicago historian, cultural worker, and public employee who has gained ...

For Immediate Release - January 12, 2026 POAH and Illinois Housing Development Authority to Launch $40 Million Renovation of Corcoran Place Apartments in Chicago's Austin Neighborhood CHICAGO - Nonpro...